Receive

/rɪˈsiːv/

Meaning & Definition

verb

To take possession of something that is given, sent, or transmitted.

I was excited to receive a letter from my friend.

To be presented with something; to get.

She will receive her diploma at the graduation ceremony.

To react to someone or something in a specified way.

The committee will receive your proposal positively.

To hear or perceive a message; to interpret.

They received the news with shock and disbelief.

To allow (a person) into a place, such as a property.

We are ready to receive guests at the party.

Middle English, from Old French 'receivre', from Latin 'recipere', meaning 'to take back'.

receive a call

To answer a telephone call.

receive an award

To be given an award for an achievement.

receive a message

To be sent or get a message.

receive feedback

To get comments or opinions about something.

To take or receive something offered.

get

To gain possession of something.

welcome

To greet someone upon their arrival.

To take something in or agree to something.

You got to receive the vibes at that party!

To understand or grasp an idea.

Did you receive what I was saying during that meeting?